An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Low Emission Vehicle Program. [HB-279]
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control by regulation has adopted the California Low Emission Vehicle Program effective for all new model year 2014 and subsequent motor vehicles. This bill requires the General Assembly to approve any such program before it can become effective in Delaware. The action of the Department adopts all provisions of the California Code of Regulations and adopts any order or enforcement action taken by the California Air Resources Board as such regulations and actions existed on December 1, 2010.
HB-279: An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Low Emission Vehicle Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Introduced And Assigned To Natural Resources Committee In House on 03/21/2012
An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Loans. [HB-289]
This bill limits to five the number of short-term consumer loans (sometimes called payday loans) that any one borrower may obtain in a twelve month period. It changes the definition of short-term consumer loan to include loans up to $1000 rather than $500. The bill also provides for establishment of a database to track the number of short-term consumer loans an individual has obtained in a twelve month period. Finally, the Banking Commissioner is directed to provide a report on the prevalence and nature of these payday loans to the General Assembly.
HB-289: An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Loans.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Signed By Governor on 06/27/2012
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delware Code Relating To Health Planning And Resources Management. [HB-326]
This bill is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee and makes several amendments to Title 16 relating to the Delaware Health Resources Board (“Board”). The number of Board members has been reduced from 21 to 15. For administrative and budgetary purposes, the Board is relocated to the Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Social Services (“DHSS”). The Board will now function in cooperation with the Delaware Health Care Commission(“DHCC”), and the DHCC will be responsible for the administration and staffing of
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HB-326: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delware Code Relating To Health Planning And Resources Management.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Lawson
Signed By Governor on 08/13/2012
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees’ Pension Plan. [HB-327]
This bill is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee and revises the definition of “Employee” under the State Pension Plan so that individuals appointed by the Governor to a board, council or commission after June 30, 2012, will no longer be considered “regular part-time” employees under the Plan.
HB-327: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State Employees’ Pension Plan.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Lawson
Amendment Ha 1 - Passed In House By Voice Vote on 06/21/2012
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Health Care Commission. [HB-328]
This bill is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee and makes several amendments to Title 16 relating to the Delaware Health Care Commission (“DHCC” or “Commission”). The bill removes the General Assembly’s initial “Findings” that were made when the DHCC statute was initially enacted in 1990 and amended in 1992. The bill removes party affiliation and geographic location requirements for the Speaker’s and Pro Tem’s appointments to the Commission. The bill provides that of the 5 members appointed by the Governor, there shall
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HB-328: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Health Care Commission.
Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cloutier
Signed By Governor on 07/05/2012
An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. [HB-329]
This bill is the result of recommendations made by the Joint Sunset Committee and makes changes to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board in terms of its composition, compensation and conduct which may warrant removal from the Board. The bill requires that the Board consist of 1 member from Sussex County, 1 from Kent County, 2 from New Castle County (with at least 1 from the City of Wilmington), and 1 at large member. The bill removes the provisions for members’ annual salaries and instead provides that the chairperson receive $200 for each meeting
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HB-329: An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Lawson
Signed By Governor on 07/18/2012